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IT'S a holiday made in heaven for those with love in their hearts and even more cash in their wallets.

Brisbane's chic Emporium Hotel is offering what it calls "the ultimate indulgence package" – a day and night of luxury and pampering, plus the opportunity to have a piece of jewellery styled by acclaimed designer Margot McKinney.

All for a cool $12,000.

The Emporium Hotel is one of several five-star hotels, resorts and lodges in Queensland defying doom and gloom in the tourism sector by pitching ever more extravagant offers at the top end of the market.

"From the moment the hotel was built – with its interior decor, with its architecture, with the small number of rooms and higher-than-average level of staffing – we've really tried to pitch ourselves at the top", hotel general manager Peter Savoff said.

"We've always refused to compromise the standards and services … Read the rest

The term 'eye for detail' has been followed to the enth degree in one of the most exquisitely luxe boutique hotels in Australia.

Nestled in the heart of Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, minutes from shops, bars and restaurants, the 'Emporium Hotel' has been designed with the most finite details in mind.

'Emporium' owner, Francine John, enlisted master craftsmen, many locally based, to realise her design concepts inspired by the frangipani flower that is peppered throughout the property in various forms.

Located in a 'piazza' type precinct, the exquisite chandelier in the lobby takes my breath away but not as much as the personalised service offered by every staff member who crosses my path.

When you drive onto a property and the valet knows your name before you step out of the car, it still astounds me!

My multitude of luggage is carefully placed onto a trolley and the reception staff … Read the rest